Christenson, Paul (1953-2011)

CHRISTENSON, BECK, DEAN, NEMMERS, ROMATOSKI, JANES, DAVIS

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 6/25/2011 at 13:34:56

Paul Christenson
June 28, 1953 - June 15, 2011
Storm Lake, Iowa

Paul Francis Christenson, age 57, of Waukee, Iowa, and formerly of Storm Lake, Iowa, died June 15, 2011, in Johnston, Iowa.

Paul Francis Christenson was born June 28, 1953, in Storm Lake, Iowa, the son of Bernard and June (Beck) Christenson. As an infant, he was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. On October 30, 1960, Paul received his first communion, and on May 19, 1965, he was confirmed. Growing up, Paul attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, graduating in 1971.

On December 11, 1973, Paul married Mary Dean in Storm Lake. They were blessed with one son, Ryan.

Paul continued his education at Western Iowa Tech Community College and then started his trade as a journeyman for Seiler’s before opening his own business as Christenson P & H in 1980. In 1999, they moved to Waukee, Iowa, and he continued working in the plumbing industry.

Paul taught classes in furnace and air conditioning for many years. A fixit guy, he loved tinkering to get old equipment up and running again. Paul also enjoyed golf. He loved his family and treasured the time he was able to spend with them. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Mary Christenson, of Waukee, Iowa; his son, Ryan Christenson, of Jackson, Tennessee; his brothers and sisters: Philip (Maryanne) Christenson, of Loveland, Ohio, Mark (Barbara) Christenson, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Kathy (Joe) Nemmers, of Forest Lake, Illinois, Donnabelle (Jeff) Romatoski, of Woodbury, Minnesota, Jim (Laura) Christenson, of Adel, Iowa, Frank (Kris) Christenson, of Van Meter, Iowa, Rose (Mark) Janes, of Tampa, Florida, Marica (Joey) Davis, of Apollo Beach, Florida, and John (Bonne) Christenson, of Austin, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews; and extended family and many friends.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Visitation: 3:00-8:00 p.m. June 19, 2011, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. June 20, 2011, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Vigil Service: 7:00 p.m. June 19, 2011, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Interment: June 20, 2011, at Oakland Cemetery in Peterson, Iowa.

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